How to travel from Oxford to Islay, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Islay is around 807km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oxford to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Islay → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost£390($460)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station then Glasgow and then to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Islay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford to Islay by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £58 ($69) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £390 ($460).
The distance between Oxford and Islay is around 807km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)
It takes around 13h 15m to get from Oxford and Islay by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Islay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £390 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Islay is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £58 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oxford and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oxford and Islay. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Islay (ILY). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Islay is Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Islay. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Oxford to Islay. We recommend that you take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Oban then take a ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 13h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Islay is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Islay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £390($460) | 5 times a day | 807km (502 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, Fly | 3h 50m | £555($655) | 5 times a day | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 55m | £390($460) | 5 times a day | 817km (507 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 13h 15m | £225($265) | once a week | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 14h 20m | £265($310) | once a week | 989km (614 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 55m | £58($69) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Islay
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Caledonian MacBrayne
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Oxford Bus Company
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Islay
The following major airports near Islay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Islay
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 109km (68 miles) from Islay
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Islay